Curated Articles

  • Childcare Growth & Scalability

  • Development & Expansion Strategy

  • Exit Readiness & Transaction Preparation

  • Operational Infrastructure

  • Investor Perspective & Platform Growth

  • Leadership & Organizational Discipline

Topics I Regularly Explore

“Big Blue Marble Academy Announces Two New Locations in Birmingham.” PR Newswire, October 6, 2023.

Odyssey Early Schools, Inc. sold to Big Blue Marble Academy

Press announcement for the sale of my company, Odyssey Early Schools, coordinated by Founders Advisors, in Birmingham, AL.

De Pau, Lien. “4 Small Business Exit Trends Owners Need to Watch in 2025.” The Big Exit. March 1, 2025.

2024 witnessed surging small business exits, at higher prices and in shorter deal timelines, with many owners more “exit-ready” than in years past.

Even more than bigger and faster deals, my key takeaway here is that buyers are finding owners better prepared to sell their businesses. Having your company ready to sell before you actually want or need to sell will reap substantial benefits.